Victor Cruz Being an Underdog, Super Bowl, Dating in Public Eye & Infamous Giant Boat Trip

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Super Bowl Champion and actor/entertainer Victor Cruz joins The Pivot for a conversation about being the underdog, his evolution as a man and how playing football shaped his purpose and led him on a path to stardom and success.
Going from an undrafted rookie to impressive back to back early seasons with the Giants, winning a Super Bowl and becoming widely known for his touchdown celebration salsa dance moves, Victor used his on field success to help carve a niche for him in the Big Apple, finding himself in the spotlight with fashion, film and philanthropy.
Growing up in Patterson, NJ attending boarding school, having some troubles in and out of college and losing his father, Victor credits his success to becoming the man of the house at an early age and to his upbringing watching his mother work hard made him want to do the same. No stranger to adversity, Victor made a career of overcoming setbacks and after suffering a very serious injury on the road in Philadelphia where he tore the patellar tendon in his right knee, the wide receiver documented his recovery process and shocked the world when he returned to the field a year later.
Ryan, also undrafted turned Super Bowl Champion, talks about how the journey through the league is different for guys who don't get their number called on draft day and Victor echoes that sentiment and opens up on why his story means so much, especially to young people who are chasing a dream. Creating a legacy for his family and the young people of his hometown is most important to him and he shares with Fred why giving back and showing today's youth what is possible is most important.
Channing isn't going to let him off easy and comes right out and asks about his very public break up with Karrueche Tran and how he landed the actress and model to begin with. Victor talks about dating in the public eye and the effect it has on his relationships, the headlines his daughter reads from it and how he navigates his personal life looking to be in a long-term relationship again.
With the recent playoff run by his New York Giants, Victor shares his excitement around the team and gives his Super Bowl pick but Ryan couldn't let him off the hook without asking for the real story around the infamous boat trip Victor and his teammates took the morning after winning a playoff game a few years back that received public backlash and nicknamed a curse of a trip as the favored Giants ended up losing the next round. We get the real story on the infamous boat outing with Trey Songz!
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[@rljuice]

That Victor Cruz/Linsanity Run hit NY like crack touchin down in the 80s. What a time😌

[@tswaggcodes5]

Victor was the real deal. Jeremy was just hype!

[@GalactiCadet]

@@tswaggcodes5 Jeremy was good at the time, don't try to undermine someone's work . He worked his butt off to get where he was .

[@TheChris91173]

@@GalactiCadet exactly. People always saying weird shit

[@christianjennings4343]

He gave the Mamba 38 you can't erase the tape.

[@NateWilliams..]

I seen Jeremy Lin at Wal-Mart

[@mdhugh2]

Chan in a Yu Yu Hakusho shirt has made my day. 😅

[@realsoundtv_]

I swear 😂

[@blakebixler]

KNEW he was the 🐐

[@emekaamerican863]

Spirit Gun!!!

[@Hiipower23]

Facts yo 😂😂😂

[@foreverbMT]

Facts

[@kempengland1917]

Saquon Barkley, Michael Strahan, and now Victor Cruz! Every time the Pivot boys sit down with a NY Giant, it's a homerun! Keep bringing the content fellas. Ya'll the best doing it. "Trey Songz said the boat is ready!" 😂😂😂

[@seaboogie0058]

And xavier mckinney

[@NerminUpGr4d3]

We need D-Rose up here to talk that real stuff, he definitely has a story to tell! Love you guys all the way from Europe!

[@deykno87]

Def need d rose…Barry sanders too

[@jaron312]

He told it on someone’s podcast already

[@414caine]

Facts

[@mrg1168]

@@jaron312 my expert opinion podcast

[@tooksfamily7316]

The flow on this show is top-notch! The focus on the guess, how each presenter plays off one another, is great. It's clean and crisp. I love this podcast!!

[@bangemblack5888]

And most importantly they're not talking over each other

[@tooksfamily7316]

@Bang'em Black 💯facts!!! That be the MOST annoying thing about some of these other podcasts🙄

[@D_A_Marv]

@@bangemblack5888 🎯 they simply let their guest talk

[@bangemblack5888]

@@D_A_Marv FACTS!!!

[@LPthePC]

I love the flow also but this episode was so boring to me

[@papagus76]

How are we not over 1 million subscribers? Man, you all deserve it so much. I'm sure it will happen and increase the impact.

[@lalobhakta]

Seriously right? Amazing show! I’m trying to get the India community onto this also. It’s so cultured and a learning tool and REAL.

[@waldo-ot6ul]

Not everyone knows about it and not everyone likes sports but it will grow

[@sjulian4185]

@@waldo-ot6ul I am an African woman, I know nothing about any sports, I am more into arts, and yet this podcast resonates so much with me that it's only one of the two channels that I have subscribed to after being on KZbin for more than 10 years. Simply put, this podcast might use sports as a vehicle but it is actually a life lesson masterclass for anyone who is interested in fighting through the dark times.

[@dddowling051]

One thing for sure…Channing gonna Chan! Hanging out by the bathroom!😂😂😂

[@kenjeshadugui]

NY Giants & Paterson's (NJ) own! Every time this man would salsa after his touchdowns I knew we couldn't be touched! Yeah Big Blue! Salute Victor Cruz!

[@pedroalves-lm9vj]

😁

[@akeembell6384]

Paterson *

[@Chris-YT111]

@@akeembell6384 Paterson***

[@jaimemootoo8731]

@@akeembell6384 wrong

[@barindermonatta]

Man Cruz was a legend very underrated!

[@Jalexander14]

Victor Cruz man helped me realize I can accomplish the “impossible” So great he helped the Latino community be put on notice in the nfl 👌👌

[@EJOffor]

Blessing us Giants fans recently

[@royalrelle1484]

I remember the game he went crazy against Nnamdi Asomugha (when he was on the Eagles) 🔥 🏈

[@emekaamerican863]

Channing Crowder rocking the Yu Yu Hakusho shirt made me watch the video lol

[@frost-lx9by]

I was a little kid just watching nfl preseason and turned the jets giants game and all I kept seeing his dude wearing #3 going so crazy Cruz was special

[@Alejandro-mv1lh]

Receivers couldn’t wear single digits back then. How did he get one?

[@jaimemootoo8731]

I remember that game Cruz was on a tear that preseason

[@KasanovaVybe1990]

Cruz was a beast in the League..shoutout to that Sadé shirt too😤😤🔥🔥

[@ceojonathan]

One of favorite Giants on and off the field!!! Still wish I could’ve seen a full season with Cruz, Shep, and OBJ! Thanks for the super bowl Vic 🏆

[@malcolmx724]

Yo, Vic, fit in with you guys on that show. His vibes is definitely pivot vibes...

[@smfh_]

I fuck w Channing crowder for da yu yu hakusho shirt bro got good taste in anime 💪🏿

[@tonysnow2324]

Channing a got damn fool 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bmoresgreatest05]

What Channing know about Yu Yu Hakusho!!!! 💯💯💯

[@Emman3]

I’m someone going through the rehab of a torn patellar right now, and I appreciate y’all bringing up the injury and I appreciate Mr. Cruz for opening up about some aspects of it

[@D_A_Marv]

Speedy recovery to you

[@Emman3]

@@D_A_Marv thank you

[@vivideffect8404]

I’m a life time fan of PIVOT now. Lol they done got my fucking dawgggg. Love Vic. Before Odell it was him

[@duanejohnson1699]

They said Fred played with bagger Vance 😂😂😂

[@burningbush9281]

Love this gentleman! Keep shining your light and allowing others to illuminate to inspire - James

[@Thedarknight73]

I'm just happy to see a such as Victor Cruz...from my hometown be a philanthropist, influencer, a great humanitarian... 👍🏿

[@mca217]

Channing chillin by the bathroom with a glass of henny is wild! 😂😂

[@missayawk]

I remember watching Giants games just to see Victor get in the end zone.Billy " White Shoes" Johnson, Deion Sanders and Victor Cruz my all time favorite end zone dancers.

[@whatsyouropinion5092]

My man Channing with the YUYU Hakusho shirt is crazy 🔥🔥🔥

[@ddchoppa8803]

Lmao I love that channing loves himself 😂💯 that’s how you pose to feel about ya self

[@tamaramccaskill]

I hate that I missed this live from my hometown Paterson 👏🏽👏🏾👏🏿

[@richardreich2383]

Luckily, they were more encouraging than ridiculing back then. Wow. That hit hard. I wish we could go back to encouraging each other and loving each other regardless of race, sex, and religion.

[@Efmedrano_]

Appreciate the love for giants players stories and some fun stuff I’ve always wanted to know 🔥 every episode a must watch

[@jerrenb...]

No matter how many podcadt come along none meet the quality of this

[@jayneal3240]

Clark laid out Cruz back in the day. Ryan was a hard hitting safety and laid you out if you came across the middle and that Steelers defense was vicious 💪🏽

[@jamesspataro]

Cool lol

[@jamielleanderson33]

G-Men Giants OG 🏈🐐

[@tonysnow2324]

Damn never knew Victor Cruz story would be that deep

[@bobbyhill3rd242]

The Pivot is natural conversation hit makers period.

[@davidbanks9390]

PATERSON NJ FINEST!!!!!!!

[@deykno87]

Y’all got to get Jim brown up here before he dies

[@nadagiant2334]

A Living Legend!! Victor is a true Giant in this world 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@lilylopez1347]

Glad he said Elaina is phenomenal. Now that's a pivot from a year ago when he was on his E! celebrity gossip show calling her psycho (ironically because she was suspicious of him cheating on her as he was telling a story about one of the times he was cheating on her!). Next step is to actually give her proper credit. She was there from the very very very beginning before, I'm talking they used to do press together and he said she helped him study to finally past the SAT so he could get back to college to play football. Then she was his manager/agent during their hayday and used her CAA connects and basically laid the foundation (literally I remember told him to start his foundation, got his book and movie deal for him) for so many of his connections, network and foot in the door (beyond football). Now it's just his mom this and mom that.

[@casedub4853]

V Cruz story is same/ similar as mines… I was a Division 1 bound🏈 player who struggled with the S.A.T test and I went to prep school as well… unfortunately I didn’t make it…listening to his story is bittersweet

[@MrVaiu]

Channing always cracks me up! keep it going guys, loving every episode

[@aenriquez1987]

Channing said hanging out near the bathroom when he would try n kick game 🤣🤣🤣

[@Kcesar365]

Love victor!🤣😂

[@devaunhoward6582]

I’m from Paterson USA and if one make it we all doo and also the interview is perfect because we are all humble people but hungry and our city needs way more attention 💯💯💯

[@brandonupham2109]

This podcast is amazing and as a Giants fan these last 2 Pivots have been awesome 💪

[@msmel922]

Awe it was really nice getting to know V Cruz! Love this light! Thanks for another great podcast! And giving people a relax and safe environment to share.

[@twoodbeats]

42:48 Bruh here come Chan and that foolishness 🤣🤣

[@zfreeman61]

Just hearing this man i know in my mind my body my soul anything is possible

[@maniacmod3383]

Love this podcast 🙌 Fellas keep it going forever, always respect and love each other. I'm enjoying every moment.

[@wandarubio6508]

Salute to the Pivot Pod-Cast Salute to the panel...I Honor and Respect your Integrity💯💯💯💪🏾👍🏾🙏🏽🕊💙🕊💙🕊💙

[@calvinfelton4077]

Y'all are spreading such positivity. The ebbs & flows of the show are amazing. It's like sitting down with friends or your uncle's. Great show guys. Keep it up.

[@nicktinae8171]

that prada jacket is dope...dang Freddy T i see why you wear hats! lol 100

[@lucyd3408]

Great story.. ..so proud to watch Latinos in the NFL ..he had me at salsa in the end zone...🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@marciareuben8757]

Victor Cruz thank you for being transparent in speaking on your relationships and showing vulnerability in knowing you need to spend time to get to know yourself. Pivot hosts your questions are so insightful and thoughtful and makes each guest at ease in sharing their thoughts. Thanks

[@dawn7220]

I just really enjoyed this interview. Just really cool ☺️

[@jortizu92]

Cruz was a fan favorite and everyone outside NY aint even know it. Vic was fun to watch growing up!

[@CrazyBxDon]

Man! You guys RULE!!! I really enjoyed this episode. To be honest, I had hoped that you were going to delve a bit more into V.C’s father and their relationship; But still, this was fantastic!! Kudos! 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿

[@coopdoopin86]

Heal up bro bro 🤝🏽💯

[@speakyourtruthwithcharlie3327]

Great interview with Victor, as always gentlemen!!!! 👍🏾

[@tommclain8893]

I had no idea how cool Victor is, upfront, sharing, real. I’ll be honest I have cherry picked some listens, never disappointed. I will listen to all I have not, not many to seek. WTG PIVOT!!!

[@pierreblack1214]

Another great episode and hearing Victor Cruz story! Love The Pivot Ryan, Fred & Channing!

[@stevendavis1691]

Another one!!!!! Wasn’t a giants fan but his struggle and success was enjoyable to watch

[@Lookitsalfred]

Ayy Channing reppin the Yu Yu Hakusha shirt 🔥🔥🔥

[@MonnyYell]

Dear Channing, that could never work for me because at that point I got to know “did she wash her hands?”, 😩😩😮‍💨

[@theonewhoisbetterthanyou3570]

CRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUZ!!!!! Plus I see you with the Yusuke Yuramishe shirt Channing!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@troyslayback7058]

Victor Cruz was a beast. Still miss the salsa

[@RafaelBondoc]

shoutouts to channing with the yuyu hakusho shirt lol

[@rahmon9721]

GIANTS LEGEND

[@_DD2024]

Another banger from the pivot !! Wish i would’ve subscribed sooner. This show is fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@burner_boy]

Channing you a real one for that shirt👉🏾💥

[@MsAware-ck9nd]

I am loving this interview!!

[@kiruelboyd1169]

Feddy T… LOVE THAT SHIRT BRUH

[@ibuynotesforsale]

He is Paterson's finest. I'm so proud of him. My hometown is Paterson he reps us well. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@rudolphvialv8844]

been waiting on this interview,you all took you all time getting around to him,now get Eli and im good

[@elliottjackson1561]

✊🏾….Vic that’s how you talk to a woman 💯🤣🤣. Great episode

[@chalupakingsama]

Channing wearing that yu yu hakashu shirt one of my favorite anime

[@terrelstokes2463]

RC, Chad, and Fred is great💯

[@AlmightyQuan]

Best intro music to a podcast or anyth😂🔥

[@llmrwhiskers3546]

I have that same Supreme Andre 3k shirt as Freddy T, love the show fellas!

[@donovanlewayne849]

The You Yu Hakusho shirt on Chan is gas🔥🔥🔥

[@jbrevard82]

Victor Cruz much love to ya bro. We love you here in Paterson.

[@allenbennett2055]

Channing is too funny

[@AntonioLiberato08]

Best part is Victor getting the audition !

[@justszn6243]

This mighttttt be my favorite episode

[@hugodrago8734]

Channing w/ a top tier anime shirt. Also definitely can relate to Victor on the SAT/ACT test issue.

[@montanaproductions5559]

So happy for Vic. Can tell he’s a solid dude

[@blunca22]

Channing crowder is true comic relief

[@Taylor_Corinn]

Channing is crazy omg 😂😂😂 Great interview!!

[@sheridanspears4794]

That man Channing repping that Yu Yu Hakusho!!

[@rohaunmcneil4307]

I truly love this show

[@_ZeusUchiha]

Great episode! Shout Out V. Cruz

[@nicolasgrubenmann881]

Needed that last part! Fr fr

[@Bdphonorat]

Love pivot and giants great Victor Cruz

[@chrisdadon2687]

New York Giants legend and a 🇵🇷 goat, love this content

[@showtime2454]

Yep we grow up as cowboys fans I still am but we cheered for Vic when he played for the Giants but that’s family

[@johnfrench7164]

Another great show. I have gotten my wife sucked into your show!!😀😀

[@arresthillary9502]

good for kids to hear you can recover from being a clown. his honesty is refreshing. good man

[@RobertSinatraHamilto]

LEWIS HAMILTON WOULD BE A GREAT INTERVIEW FOR YALL!!

[@charleshall3047]

Tuesdays at 9, you're not invited 🤣🤣🤣